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How to handle a physician who doubts or dismisses your symptoms.
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Doctors explain how to tell if you have a head cold or something more serious that requires medical attention, such as the flu, strep throat, meningitis, or mono.
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From easier cramps to a heavier flow, here's a guide on what to expect decade by decade.
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Shannen Doherty Reveals Stage 4 Breast Cancer Diagnosis—Here's What It Means
"I'm petrified," the actress said when she shared the news that her breast cancer came back. Here's why a stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis can be so frightening.
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